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32nd Annual MHA of Arizona SEEDs Conference
Friday, May 15th, 2026
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM MST
@ ASU SkySong Campus, Building 3
Advancing Mental Health Care at Every Age, Every Stage
The 32nd Annual MHA of Arizona SEEDs Conference, themed Care That Grows with Us: Advancing Mental Health Care at Every Age and Every Stage, convenes a diverse cross-sector community dedicated to advancing responsive, lifespan-oriented mental health care. Attendees include healthcare and behavioral health professionals, policy makers, system leaders, community and business leaders, peer support specialists, caregivers, and advocates from across Arizona. Together, participants will examine how systems, practices, and partnerships can evolve to better serve individuals and communities at every developmental stage.
Keynote Address • 2026 MHMAZ Conference
The Treasure
in the Trauma
Presented by
Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin is a U.S. Navy veteran, former narcotics law enforcement professional, and author whose work explores the hidden strength that can emerge from adversity. Drawing from over two decades of service in high intensity environments, Matthew brings a grounded and deeply human perspective to trauma, resilience, and post traumatic growth.
In his keynote, The Treasure in the Trauma, Matthew challenges audiences to reconsider how we understand suffering, healing, and transformation. His message bridges lived experience with hope, reminding us that trauma does not have to define a life story. Instead, it can become the catalyst for growth, purpose, and renewed connection across every stage of life.
Call for Proposals • 2026 MHMAZ Conference
Proposal Guidelines & Focus Areas
The 2026 SEEDs Conference Call for Proposals outlines the vision, focus areas, and submission guidelines for this year’s theme, Care That Grows With Us. Proposals are invited across the lifespan, including early childhood, school age, adolescence, adulthood, and later life, as well as cross cutting themes such as trauma informed care, cultural humility, crisis response, integrated care, provider wellness, and systems innovation.
We welcome submissions from licensed clinicians, psychiatric providers, first responders, school based professionals, researchers, peer specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. Presentations must include practical applications, actionable strategies, and relevance to real world settings. A variety of engaging formats are accepted, including workshops, panels, research presentations, interactive demonstrations, and multidisciplinary roundtables.
Download the full Call for Proposals below for complete topic details, format options, and submission instructions. Deadline to submit is March 15, 2026.
